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Thomas Dawson 1606–1666

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Dawson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 16 Feb 1606 · Bradford, St Peter (Bradford Cathedral), Yorkshire, England
Died 04 Mar 1666 · Cottingham, Yorkshire, England
Father Robert Dawson I
Mother Anne Hall 9Gg
Spouse Marie Brooksbank Brooksbanke
Children John William Dawson

Researchers connected through Thomas Dawson 1606–1666

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Biography

In 1606, Thomas Dawson entered the world in Bradford, St Peter (Bradford Cathedral), Yorkshire, England, born to robert dawson i and anne hall 9gg. Thomas Dawson married marie brooksbank brooksbanke, and had children including john william dawson. Thomas Dawson passed away in 1666 in Cottingham, Yorkshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1606
Birth of Thomas Dawson in Bradford, St Peter (Bradford Cathedral), Yorkshire, England
Birth
1666
Death of Thomas Dawson in Cottingham, Yorkshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Dawson

This ancestor line traces from Cottingham, Yorkshire, England (1540) to Bradford, Yorkshire, England (1606) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Dawson (1606–1666) was born in Bradford, St Peter (Bradford Cathedral), Yorkshire, England and died in Cottingham, Yorkshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Thomas Dawson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Dawson PTP
1606–1666
Bradford, St Peter (Bradford Cathedral), Yorkshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Thomas Dawson's Descendants

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Thomas Dawson PTP 1606–1666